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SCWO:NASDAQ374Water Inc. Analysis

Data as of 2026-04-30 - not real-time

$2.41

Latest Price

8/10Risk

Risk Level: High

Executive Summary

374Water Inc. (SCWO) is trading at $2.41, notably below its 20‑day SMA of $2.996 and the 50‑day SMA of $2.84, indicating short‑term weakness. The RSI of 34.6 suggests the stock is oversold, yet the MACD histogram is negative and the MACD line sits beneath the signal line, reinforcing a bearish momentum. Volatility is extreme at 91% over the past 30 days and the beta of ~2.65 signals heightened sensitivity to market swings. Fundamentally, the company posts a negative PE of –40.2, a price‑to‑book of 6.15 and a price‑to‑sales of 195, while operating at a loss (EBITDA –$20.4M) and a max drawdown of –74.9%, underscoring severe valuation pressure.
The recent reappointment of veteran board member Rick Davis and the rollout of a new investor presentation highlight an effort to strengthen governance and articulate market potential. However, cash on hand ($3.2M) barely covers debt ($1.38M) and the firm continues to burn cash (free cash flow –$8.7M). With an “Extreme Greed” market sentiment but no earnings or dividend outlook, the stock faces a precarious balance between speculative upside and fundamental downside.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Cautious
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Bearish MACD and price below key moving averages
  • High volatility (91%) and beta (~2.65) amplifying downside risk
  • Negative earnings and large max drawdown

Medium Term

1–3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • New board leadership aiming to improve strategic capital management
  • Potential market demand for supercritical water oxidation technology
  • Continued cash burn and weak profitability

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 4/10

Key Factors

  • Elevated valuation multiples (P/B 6.15, P/S 195) with no earnings
  • Regulatory exposure inherent to waste‑treatment sector
  • Uncertain path to sustainable cash flow generation

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

P/E Ratio-40.2
ROE-188.97%
ROA-86.42%
Debt/Equity20.58
P/B Ratio6.1
Op. Cash Flow$-14326205
Free Cash Flow$-8729239
Industry P/E30.6

Technical Analysis

TrendNeutral
RSI34.6
Support$2.40
Resistance$3.50
MA 20$3.00
MA 50$2.84
MA 200$3.01
MACDBearish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index87.84

Valuation

GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth

Risk Assessment

Beta2.65
Volatility91.10%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.